Bitcoin and US Spot ETFs Drive Majority of Weekly Investment Demand
Crypto exchange traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, marking the second-largest weekly gain of 2026 and the strongest inflow performance since January. Bitcoin (BTC) led the surge with $871 million in inflows, reinforcing its position as the dominant institutional asset within regulated crypto investment vehicles.
The weekly total followed a larger $2.17 billion inflow recorded in mid-January, highlighting renewed institutional interest amid improving macroeconomic signals. Analysts attributed the recent spike to easing geopolitical tensions linked to ceasefire developments involving Iran, combined with softer-than-expected US inflation and consumer spending data, which boosted investor risk appetite.
US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs accounted for the majority of activity, generating approximately $786.3 million in inflows. Regionally, the United States contributed nearly $1 billion, representing about 95% of total weekly inflows, while Germany recorded $34.6 million, Canada $7.8 million, and Switzerland $6.9 million.
Ether and Altcoin ETP Flows Show Mixed Performance
Ether (ETH) ETPs saw a rebound with $196.5 million in inflows, ending three consecutive weeks of outflows. However, Ether remains in a year-to-date net outflow position of about $130 million, making it one of the few major assets still trailing in cumulative flows.
In contrast, Bitcoin continues to dominate annual investment trends, recording $1.9 billion in year-to-date inflows, representing roughly 83% of the total $2.3 billion invested into crypto ETPs this year. Meanwhile, XRP ETPs posted $19 million in inflows, while Solana (SOL) recorded $2.5 million in outflows, indicating selective investor positioning across alternative digital assets.
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